2007 MINI Cooper 2002-05 STEERING Steering Linkage - Mini
2002-05 STEERING Steering Linkage - Mini
ADJUSTMENT NOTE:
See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION LEFT OR RIGHT TIE RODS Removal & Installation
Remove wheels. To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible. Clean rack and tie rod. During installation, grease toothed area of rack. Steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (rust). Release nut on tie rod end. Press out tie rod end with special tool (32 3 090). During installation, replace self-locking nut.
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Fig. 1: Removing Tie Rod Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release tensioning straps and slide gaiter back. Release tie rod with special tool (32 3 200) and torque wrench (1). Replace tensioning straps.
Fig. 2: Releasing Tie Rod With Special Tool & Torque Wrench Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTE:
Setting value on torque wrench of 65 N.m = torque level of 80 N.m.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Tie Rod With Lock Screw Connection Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Tie Rod With Clamping Screw Connection Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. If removing or installing power steering gear, see POWER STEERING GEAR . During installation, grease tie rod at taper (1). This prevents the gaiter from rotating when the tie rod rotates. Fit gaiter and tensioning straps.
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Fig. 5: Greasing Tie Rod At Taper Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Axial Link To Rack
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 59 (80) (1)
Tie Rod End To Swivel Bearing Tie Rod Clamping Ring Screw Connection Tie Rod Lock Nut Screw Connection Adjustment Nut (1) Tighten with special tool (32 3 200). Setting value on torque wrench 65 N.m = 80 N.m.
38 (52) (2) 33 (45) 46 (63)
(2) Replace nut.
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